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Podcasts growing in 'share of ear' among Americans
During the stay-at-home days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across all age groups sampled listening to podcasts, and Hollywood stars became involved in generating the downloadable programs. Statistics show that by early 2021, 41% of those surveyed had listened to a podcast in the previous month. Today that figure had settled to 38%, as people return to offices and schools. These statistics were discussed at the monthly meeting of the National Press Club's Broadcast & Podcast Team as part of a dive into the evolving role of podcasts in America's listening habits, as measured by Edison…
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Castro compares media representation of Latinos to a continuous negative political ad
Latinos continue to be underrepresented in the media business, according to a new government study presented at a National Press Club Headliners event on Oct. 5 by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Tex.
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Authors laud election workers, analyze rise of election deniers
Major Garrett (l),CBS News’ Washington correspondent, and co-author David Becker, executive director of the nonpartisan Center for Election Integrity, explained the origins of election denialism and how to combat it at an Oct. 11 National Press Club book event. Photo: Phil Pasquini Major Garrett, CBS News’ Washington correspondent, and David Becker, executive director of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research, said they set out to write their new book, "The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of THE BIG LIE,” as a “love letter” to election workers. They spoke at…
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National Press Club members learn importance of organic social-media engagement
At a Communicators Team Lunch and Learn Workshop on Oct. 20, participants heard from SpeechifAI co-founder Tudor Mihailescu about the changing nature of social media and why organic engagement is one of most important ways to share news and information. Mihailescu, a Club member, pointed out that digital advertising, including banner marketing and social media ads, are no longer useful in getting the attention of online audiences. They’re also very expensive. Digital word-of-mouth is what’s important, and doing so organically is critical to the success of any post being found, shared, and re…
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Veterans Affairs Secretary pledges broader services in Headliners Luncheon address
Making his second appearance at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon as secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough paid homage to veterans and reporters who cover military affairs and touted improvements made at the VA since he became secretary in February 2021. "Words can never express the depth of our gratitude to you, our vets -- your courage, selflessness, service, and the sacrifices made by you and your families," McDonough said on Nov. 7, days before Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and the 40th anniversary of the unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Nov. 13. He recognized Jan…
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Podcast features American Legion Post 20's new commander
American Legion Post 20 at the National Press Club was chartered more than a century ago, and a new commander took the reins this year. In this edition of Update-1, NPC Broadcast Podcast team member Shannon Fisher talks to the new Commander of American Legion Post 20, Tom Young. Young is a decorated Air National Guard veteran flight engineer who carries his military experience throughout all aspects of his life. They discuss the history of the veterans’ organization and the services the American Legion provides to veterans and communities at large. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. …
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Panelists suggest ways to overcome military/civilian divide
Hiring more veterans and writing with more sensitivity about military and veterans affairs could help reduce what panelists described as a “military/civilian divide” at an event hosted at the National Press Club on Veterans Day. The panel discussion featuring four journalists who are also military veterans marked the launch of the Military & Veterans Affairs Reporting Guide by the professional association Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ). The guide includes a military cultural competency and style guide, an expert directory, a showcase of veterans in media, and a reporting tips blog…
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VOA efforts outlined at American Legion Post 20 meeting
Limits on free speech around the world have kept the Voice of America (VOA) relevant for 80 years from its founding during World War II, Steve Herman, VOA chief national correspondent, told a Nov. 10 meeting of National Press Club's American Legion Post 20. Steve Herman, chief national correspondent for the Voice of America, spoke at a Nov. 10 meeting of National Press Club American Legion Post 20. Photo: Rex Stucky VOA operates 14 television and 40 radio studios from Washington, D.C. The U.S. Agency for Global Media, of which VOA is a part, oversees five broadcast entities. While radio…
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Get your tickets for the 2022 Fourth Estate Award Gala, Wednesday, Dec. 7
Tickets to the 2022 Fourth Estate Award Gala on Wednesday, Dec. 7, honoring Clarissa Ward of CNN are available for purchase by National Press Club members and their guests. Tickets to the in-person gala at the National Press Club are $150 for Press Club members (maximum four per member) and $300 for the public. Tickets can be purchased here. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and the program starting at 7:30 p.m. Clarissa Ward of CNN is this year's Fourth Estate Award winner. The Fourth Estate Award, given by the Club’s Board of Governors, recognizes journalists who have made…
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Author lauds Yellen’s transparency, devotion to economic policies benefitting all
Janet Yellen stands out in Washington for transparency, not letting success go to her head and devotion to policies that would make the economy work better for everyone, veteran journalist Owen Ullman told a Natinonal Press Club Headliners Book Rap Nov. 16. Former NPC President Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst for BankRate (Right), presented a National Press Club mug to author Owen Ullmann, who penned "Empathy Economics: Janet Yellen's Remarkable Rise to Power and Her Drive to Spread Prosperity to All," during a Headliners Book Rap on Wednesday, Nov. 16.…
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